Question 1

True or False: When you select the Filter button on the Data tab, Excel automatically filters the data based on choices that you have already made in the drop-down menus.

❌ True
✅ False

Explanation:
Clicking the Filter button only turns filtering on. Excel does not apply any filter conditions automatically until you select criteria from the drop-down menus.

Question 2

You want to identify all rows with a value exceeding 500 in a column.

❌ Use Does not equal on the Number Filter sub-menu.
✅ Use Greater than on the Number Filter sub-menu.
❌ Use Equals on the Number Filter sub-menu.

Explanation:
“Greater than” is specifically designed to find values above a certain number, such as 500.

Question 3

Will this method correctly apply a multi-level sort?

❌ True
✅ False

Explanation:
Multi-level sorting requires using Custom Sort. Sorting one column at a time does not guarantee the intended order across multiple fields.

Question 4

Valid Excel cell names (Select all that apply):

✅ MonthlyProfit2
✅ Monthly_Profit
❌ Monthly Profit

Explanation:
Excel names cannot contain spaces, but numbers and underscores are allowed.

Question 5

Which ribbon contains the New Window command?

❌ The Home ribbon
❌ The Review ribbon
✅ The View ribbon

Explanation:
The View ribbon includes window management options like New Window.

Question 6

Tasks possible using the Search box on the Title bar (Select all that apply):

❌ Search for text or number content in a worksheet
❌ Search for Names assigned to cells
❌ Search for text or number content across a whole workbook

Explanation:
The Title bar Search box is used to find commands and help, not worksheet data or named ranges.

Question 7

Ways to change the position of sheets (Select all that apply):

✅ Right-click sheet tab → Move or Copy
❌ Hold Ctrl + drag sheet
✅ Click and drag the sheet tab

Explanation:
Dragging the sheet tab moves it.
Right-click → Move or Copy also works.
Holding Ctrl creates a copy, not just a move.

Question 8

Mouse pointer shape for copying data using AutoFill:

❌ A white cross
❌ An arrow
✅ A narrow black cross

Explanation:
The narrow black cross appears on the fill handle and is used for quick copying.

Question 9

Option used to hide columns on the Home ribbon:

✅ Format drop-down
❌ Insert drop-down
❌ Delete drop-down

Explanation:
Home → Format → Hide & Unhide → Hide Columns.

Question 10

What happens when data is entered into cell B2?

❌ Content wraps to a new line
❌ Content replaced by crosshatch symbols
✅ Content partially hidden by B2

Explanation:
Excel hides overflow text when the adjacent cell contains data.

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Excel Filtering, Sorting, and Navigation: Explained with Practical Examples

Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful tools for data analysis, but many users struggle with its everyday features like filtering, sorting, sheet management, and quick data entry. In this article, we’ll break down 10 commonly asked Excel questions, explain the correct answers, and clarify the concepts behind them so you can use Excel more confidently and efficiently.

1. Does Excel Automatically Apply Filters?

When you click the Filter button on the Data tab, Excel does not automatically filter your data based on previous selections.

Correct Answer: False
Why?
The Filter button only adds drop-down arrows to column headers. Filtering is applied only after you choose specific conditions from those drop-downs.

Key takeaway: Filters must always be applied manually.

2. Finding Values Greater Than a Specific Number

To identify all rows where a column value exceeds 500, Excel provides number-based filters.

Correct Answer: Use Greater than on the Number Filter sub-menu.

Why?

• “Equals” finds exact matches

• “Does not equal” excludes values

• “Greater than” correctly isolates values above a threshold

Key takeaway: Use Number Filters → Greater Than for numerical comparisons.

3. Does Sorting Columns One by One Create a Multi-Level Sort?

Sorting by Department (A–Z) and then Join Date (Newest to Oldest) separately does not guarantee a proper multi-level sort.

Correct Answer: False

Why?
Excel requires the Custom Sort dialog to define multiple sort levels in a controlled

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Q1. Filter Behavior in Excel

Selecting the Filter button only enables filtering by adding drop-down arrows to column headers. Excel does not apply any predefined filter rules automatically. Users must manually choose filter conditions.

Q2. Filtering Numbers Above a Value

To display rows where values exceed 500, the Greater than option under Number Filters is used. This filter specifically targets values higher than a given number, making it ideal for threshold-based analysis.

Q3. Multi-Level Sorting

Sorting one column at a time does not create a true multi-level sort. Excel requires the Custom Sort dialog to maintain hierarchy, such as sorting by department first and join date second.

Q4. Naming Cells in Excel

Excel allows cell names to include letters, numbers, and underscores. Spaces are not permitted. Therefore, MonthlyProfit2 and Monthly_Profit are valid, while Monthly Profit is invalid.

Q5. Using New Window

The New Window command is located on the View ribbon. It allows users to open multiple views of the same workbook for easier comparison and navigation.

Q6. Search Box on the Title Bar

The Search box on Excel’s title bar is designed to locate commands and help topics, not worksheet data, named ranges, or workbook content.

Q7. Reordering Worksheets

Worksheets can be moved by:

• Right-clicking the sheet tab and selecting Move or Copy

• Clicking and dragging the sheet tab to a new position

Holding the Ctrl key creates a copy instead of moving the sheet.

Q8. AutoFill Feature

Excel’s AutoFill works when the mouse pointer changes to a narrow black cross. This appears when hovering over the fill handle in the bottom-right corner of a selected cell.

Q9. Hiding Columns

To hide columns temporarily, use Home → Format → Hide & Unhide → Hide Columns. This keeps confidential data out of view during presentations.

Q10. Cell Overflow Behavior

When a cell contains long text and the adjacent cell is empty, the text spills over. Once the adjacent cell contains data, the overflow text becomes partially hidden.

Final Note

This structured overview helps clarify how Excel handles filtering, sorting, navigation, and display behavior—essential knowledge for analysts, students, and professionals working with spreadsheets daily.

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Question 8

Mouse pointer shape for copying data using AutoFill:

❌ A white cross
❌ An arrow
✅ A narrow black cross

Explanation:
Excel’s AutoFill feature works when the mouse pointer changes to a narrow black cross. This appears when you hover over the fill handle at the bottom-right corner of a selected cell and allows quick copying or series filling.

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Question 8

Mouse pointer shape for copying data using AutoFill:

❌ A white cross
❌ An arrow
✅ A narrow black cross

Explanation:
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Question 1

True or False: When you select the Filter button on the Data tab, Excel automatically filters the data based on choices that you have already made in the drop-down menus next to each heading.

❌ True
✅ False

Explanation:
Filter button sirf filtering ko enable karta hai. Excel tab tak data filter nahi karta jab tak user manually drop-down se condition select na kare.

Question 2

You want to identify all rows in the data that have a figure exceeding 500 in a specific column. Which option should you use?

❌ Use Does not equal on the Number Filter sub-menu.
✅ Use Greater than on the Number Filter sub-menu.
❌ Use Equals on the Number Filter sub-menu.

Explanation:
“Greater than” option ka use kisi specific value se zyada numbers ko filter karne ke liye hota hai.

Question 3

True or False:
Sorting Join Date (Newest to Oldest) and then Department Name (A–Z) separately will correctly apply a multi-level sort.

❌ True
✅ False

Explanation:
Multi-level sorting ke liye Custom Sort ka use karna hota hai. Alag-alag sorting karne se hierarchy maintain nahi hoti.

Question 4

You name cells to quickly locate numbers. Which names are valid?

✅ MonthlyProfit2
✅ Monthly_Profit
❌ Monthly Profit

Explanation:
Excel cell names me spaces allowed nahi hote. Underscore aur numbers valid hote hain.

Question 5

Which ribbon contains the New Window command?

❌ The Home ribbon
❌ The Review ribbon
✅ The View ribbon

Explanation:
New Window option View ribbon me hota hai aur same workbook ki multiple views open karne deta hai.

Question 6

Which tasks can be done using the Search box on the Title bar?

❌ Search worksheet text or numbers
❌ Search named cells
❌ Search data across workbook

Explanation:
Title bar ka Search box commands aur help ke liye hota hai, worksheet data search karne ke liye nahi.

Question 7

How can you change the position of sheets in a workbook?

✅ Right-click sheet tab → Move or Copy
❌ Hold Ctrl and drag sheet
✅ Click and drag the sheet tab

Explanation:
Sheet tab ko drag karna ya Move or Copy option use karna sheet ko move karta hai. Ctrl dabane se sheet copy hoti hai.

Question 8

Mouse pointer shape for copying data using AutoFill:

❌ A white cross
❌ An arrow
✅ A narrow black cross

Explanation:
AutoFill tab kaam karta hai jab mouse pointer narrow black cross me change hota hai (fill handle par).

Question 9

Which Home ribbon option hides columns?

✅ Format drop-down
❌ Insert drop-down
❌ Delete drop-down

Explanation:
Home → Format → Hide & Unhide → Hide Columns se columns hide kiye jaate hain.

Question 10

What happens when adjacent cell contains data?

❌ Content wraps to next line
❌ Content shows #### symbols
✅ Content becomes partially hidden

Explanation:
Jab next cell me data hota hai, to pehle cell ka overflow text hide ho jata hai.

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Question 1

True or False: When you select the Filter button on the Data tab, Excel automatically filters the data based on choices that you have already made in the drop-down menus next to each heading.

❌ True
✅ False

Explanation:
The Filter button only turns filtering on or off. Excel does not apply any filter until the user manually selects criteria from the drop-down menus.

Question 2

You want to identify all rows in the data that have a figure exceeding 500 in a specific column. Which of the following options can you use?

❌ Use Does not equal on the Number Filter sub-menu.
✅ Use Greater than on the Number Filter sub-menu.
❌ Use Equals on the Number Filter sub-menu.

Explanation:
The Greater than option is used to filter values that are higher than a specific number such as 500.

Question 3

True or False:
Sorting the Join Date column (Newest to Oldest) and then sorting the Department Name column (A–Z) will correctly apply a multi-level sort.

❌ True
✅ False

Explanation:
For multi-level sorting, Excel requires the Custom Sort option. Sorting columns one by one does not preserve sorting hierarchy.

Question 4

You are naming cells to quickly locate numbers. Which of the following are valid names?

✅ MonthlyProfit2
✅ Monthly_Profit
❌ Monthly Profit

Explanation:
Excel allows letters, numbers, and underscores in cell names. Spaces are not allowed.

Question 5

Which ribbon contains the New Window command?

❌ The Home ribbon
❌ The Review ribbon
✅ The View ribbon

Explanation:
The New Window command is found under the View ribbon and allows multiple views of the same worksheet.

Question 6

Which of the following tasks can be performed using the Search box on the Title bar?

❌ Search for text or number content in a worksheet
❌ Search for Names assigned to cells
❌ Search for text or number content across a whole workbook

Explanation:
The Title bar Search box is used to find commands and help, not worksheet data.

Question 7

You need to change the position of sheets in a workbook. Which steps can you take?

✅ Point at the sheet tab, right-click, and choose Move or Copy
❌ Hold the Ctrl key and drag the sheet
✅ Click and drag the sheet tab to a new location

Explanation:
Dragging the sheet tab moves it. Holding Ctrl creates a copy instead of moving.

Question 8

Mouse pointer shape for copying data using AutoFill:

❌ A white cross
❌ An arrow
✅ A narrow black cross

Explanation:
AutoFill works when the mouse pointer becomes a narrow black cross on the fill handle.

Question 9

Which option on the Home ribbon can you use to hide columns?

✅ Format drop-down
❌ Insert drop-down
❌ Delete drop-down

Explanation:
Columns are hidden using Home → Format → Hide & Unhide → Hide Columns.

Question 10

You adjust column width and enter long data. What happens when the adjacent cell contains data?

❌ Content wraps to a new line
❌ Content displays #### symbols
✅ Content becomes partially hidden

Explanation:
When the next cell contains data, Excel hides the overflow text from the previous cell.

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Question 6:
Which of the following tasks can you perform using the Search box on the Title bar?

Options given:

• Search for text or number content in a worksheet

• Search for Names assigned to cells

• Search for text or number content across a whole workbook

✅ Correct Answer: None

✅ Correct Option: None

Explanation (Simple & Clear):

Excel ke Title bar ka Search box worksheet ke data ko search nahi karta.
Iska use hota hai:

• Excel commands dhoondhne ke liye
  (example: “Freeze Panes”, “Pivot Table”)

• Excel Help ke liye

❌ Ye kaam nahi karta:

• Cell ke andar ka text/number search

• Named ranges search

• Pura workbook ka data search

Data search ke liye alag tools hote hain:

• Ctrl + F → Find

• Ctrl + H → Replace

Isliye jo options diye gaye the, unme se koi bhi sahi nahi hai.

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Which of the following tasks can you perform using the Search box on the Title bar?

❌ Search for text or number content in a worksheet
❌ Search for Names assigned to cells
✅ Search for text or number content across a whole workbook

Explanation:
Excel ke Title bar Search (Microsoft Search) ka use poore workbook me content ko locate karne ke liye ho sakta hai, jab aap search ko workbook level par use karte ho.
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Question 1

True or False: When you select the Filter button on the Data tab, Excel automatically filters the data based on choices that you have already made in the drop-down menus next to each heading.

❌ True
✅ False

Explanation:
Filter button sirf filtering ko enable karta hai. Excel tab tak koi filter apply nahi karta jab tak user manually filter conditions select na kare.

Question 2

You want to identify all rows in the data that have a figure exceeding 500 in a specific column. Which of the following options can you use?

❌ Use Does not equal on the Number Filter sub-menu.
✅ Use Greater than on the Number Filter sub-menu.
❌ Use Equals on the Number Filter sub-menu.

Explanation:
“Greater than” option ka use karke aap kisi bhi specific value se zyada numbers ko easily filter kar sakte ho.

Question 3

True or False:
Sorting the Join Date column (Newest to Oldest) and then sorting the Department Name column (A–Z) will correctly apply a multi-level sort.

❌ True
✅ False

Explanation:
Multi-level sorting ke liye Excel me Custom Sort ka use karna hota hai. Alag-alag sorting karne se hierarchy maintain nahi hoti.

Question 4

You are having difficulty locating numbers in a large worksheet. You decide to name the cells. Which of the following are valid names?

✅ MonthlyProfit2
✅ Monthly_Profit
❌ Monthly Profit

Explanation:
Excel cell names me spaces allowed nahi hote. Letters, numbers aur underscore (_) valid hote hain.

Question 5

You use the New Window command to view two copies of your worksheet. Which ribbon do you select?

❌ The Home ribbon
❌ The Review ribbon
✅ The View ribbon

Explanation:
New Window command View ribbon me hota hai aur same workbook ki multiple views open karta hai.

Question 6

Which of the following tasks can you perform using the Search box on the Title bar?

❌ Search for text or number content in a worksheet
❌ Search for Names assigned to cells
✅ Search for text or number content across a whole workbook

Explanation:
Title bar ka Search (Microsoft Search) poore workbook level par content locate karne me use ho sakta hai. Worksheet-specific ya named cell search ke liye alag tools hote hain (Ctrl + F).

Question 7

You need to change the position of sheets in a workbook. Which steps can you take?

✅ Point at the sheet tab, right-click, and choose Move or Copy
❌ Hold down the Ctrl key and drag the sheet
✅ Click and drag the sheet tab to a new location

Explanation:
Sheet tab ko drag karna ya Move or Copy option use karna sheet ko move karta hai. Ctrl key dabane se sheet copy hoti hai.

Question 8

Mouse pointer shape for copying data using AutoFill:

❌ A white cross
❌ An arrow
✅ A narrow black cross

Explanation:
AutoFill tab kaam karta hai jab mouse pointer narrow black cross me change hota hai (fill handle par).

Question 9

Columns D and E contain confidential data. Which Home ribbon option can you use to hide them?

✅ Format drop-down
❌ Insert drop-down
❌ Delete drop-down

Explanation:
Home → Format → Hide & Unhide → Hide Columns ka use karke columns temporarily hide kiye ja sakte hain.

Question 10

You manually adjust column width and type long data. What happens when the adjacent cell contains data?

❌ Content wraps to a new line
❌ Content is replaced by ####
✅ Content becomes partially hidden

Explanation:
Jab adjacent cell me data hota hai, to pehle cell ka overflow text hide ho jata hai.

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